Wednesday, March 2, 2011

An Explanation of Agency Relationships

An Explanation of Agency Relationships


Do you know who represents who in a Real Estate transaction? Did you know there are three kinds of agency relationships:

Seller’s agent

A “seller’s agent” represents the interests of the seller and has a fiduciary responsibility of reasonable care, loyalty, confidentiality and disclosure to the seller. A seller’s real estate professional (agent) works to assist the seller in locating a buyer and in negotiating a transaction suitable to the seller’s specific needs.

Buyer’s agent

A “buyer’s agent” represents the buyer during the home buying process. The buyer’s real estate professional (agent) has a fiduciary responsibility to represent the buyer’s best interests including reasonable care, loyalty and confidentiality.

 Disclosed dual agent

A “disclosed dual agent” represents the interests of both the seller and the buyer, during the same transaction. A dual agent has responsibilities to both seller and buyer and must act in the best interests of both parties.

If you or someone you know is considering a home purchase, Me working for you is a FREE SERVICE protecting your best interest. If you call the Realtor directly off the sign, you are calling the Realtor who represents the seller.


Eunice Waller 
“Helping Families Since 1984!”

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                                                       Prudential Simpson & Associates

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